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13under13 Countdown:
Fri at 8PM ET/5PM PT
Sat at 8AM & 4PM ET/5AM & 1PM PT
Sun at 11AM ET/8AM PT

Monday, August 24, 2009

13under13 Poll for 24Aug2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty
2. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
3. Kira Willey - Colors
4. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
5. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground
6. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
7. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit
8. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
9. Caspar Babypants - Free Like a Bird
10. Peter Himmelman - My Trampoline
11. Aquabats - Pool Party
12. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In
13. Yosi and the Superdads - Alliteration Alphabet

Last week's results:
0% 1. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
25% 2. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty
18% 3. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
6% 4. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
0% 5. Kira Willey - Colors
25% 6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
0% 7. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground
6% 8. Aquabats - Pool Party
6% 9. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit
0% 10. Caspar Babypants - Free Like a Bird
0% 11. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In
0% 12. Billy Jonas - Eat Something
12% 13. Peter Himmelman - My Trampoline

Sunday, August 23, 2009

13under13 for 21Aug2009

Mindy hosted this week.

1. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (8 weeks)
2. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (11 weeks)
3. Kira Willey - Colors (7 weeks)
4. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (12 weeks)
5. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground (5 weeks)
6. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (13 weeks)
7. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit (4 weeks)
8. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (14 weeks)
9. Caspar Babypants - Free Like a Bird (3 weeks)
10. Peter Himmelman - My Trampoline (2 weeks)
11. Aquabats - Pool Party (9 weeks)
12. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (10 weeks)
13. Yosi and the Superdads - Alliteration Alphabet (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Billy Jonas - Eat Something (5 weeks)

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Scrap Metal Space Rocket Roller Coaster Ride

This is a drawing Danny made of a scrap metal amusement park ride. Mindy is talking about rides today, so Danny invented this one. We also have a pet field cricket and rolly polly for the night. They both like eating apple peels.

Monday, August 17, 2009

13under13 Poll for 17Aug2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
2. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty
3. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
4. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
5. Kira Willey - Colors
6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
7. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground
8. Aquabats - Pool Party
9. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit
10. Caspar Babypants - Free Like a Bird
11. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In
12. Billy Jonas - Eat Something
13. Peter Himmelman - My Trampoline

Last week's results:
21% 1. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
0% 2. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
8% 3. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
8% 4. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty
13% 5. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
13% 6. Aquabats - Pool Party
4% 7. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In
8% 8. Kira Willey - Colors
4% 9. Billy Jonas - Eat Something
8% 10. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground
4% 11. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
0% 12. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit
4% 13. Caspar Babypants - Free Like a Bird

Sunday, August 16, 2009

13under13 for 14Aug2009

Mindy hosted this week.

1. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (10 weeks)
2. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (7 weeks)
3. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (12 weeks)
4. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (12 weeks)
5. Kira Willey - Colors (6 weeks)
6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (13 weeks)
7. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground (4 weeks)
8. Aquabats - Pool Party (8 weeks)
9. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit (3 weeks)
10. Caspar Babypants - Free Like a Bird (2 weeks)
11. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (9 weeks)
12. Billy Jonas - Eat Something (5 weeks)
13. Peter Himmelman - My Trampoline (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (13 weeks)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Peter Glassman from Books of Wonder

Peter Glassman from Books of Wonder was on the show today talking about all these great books!

My Father's Dragon by Ruth Gannett
The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Newbery Winner)
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (Newbery Honor Book)
The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis (Newbery Honor Book)
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Newbery Winner)
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson
Missing May by Cynthia Rylant (Newbery Winner)
The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain Book 1) by Lloyd Alexander

Monday, August 10, 2009

13under13 Poll for 10Aug2009

Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

What's your favorite song this week?
1. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
2. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
3. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
4. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty
5. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
6. Aquabats - Pool Party
7. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In
8. Kira Willey - Colors
9. Billy Jonas - Eat Something
10. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground
11. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
12. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit
13. Caspar Babypants - Free Like a Bird

Sunday, August 9, 2009

13under13 for 9Aug2009

Kenny hosted this week.

1. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (10 weeks)
2. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (9 weeks)
3. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (11 weeks)
4. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (6 weeks)
5. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (12 weeks)
6. Aquabats - Pool Party (7 weeks)
7. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (8 weeks)
8. Kira Willey - Colors (5 weeks)
9. Billy Jonas - Eat Something (4 weeks)
10. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground (3 weeks)
11. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (13 weeks)
12. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit (2 weeks)
13. Caspar Babypants - Free Like a Bird (debut)

Past Freshness Date
Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (13 weeks)

Friday, August 7, 2009

Book Hour - Lunch Lady

On today's show, Mindy interviewed Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of many books, including Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute.

Camille and I both loved the idea that the lunch lady has super cool spy tools, like a spork that is really a phone and a spatula that is a helicopter. I know we'll be keeping our eye out for the books.

Even more, our pals Recess Monkey has written a Lunch Lady Theme song that is available on the website www.lunchladycomics.com/.

Robbie's African Adeventure - Part II

Have you followed Robbie's trip to Uganda? He's posted a whole bunch of fabulous photos and blog posts on his website: Robbie Schaefer. It sounds like he had an amazing trip, and we can't wait to hear what more comes of his wonderful trip.


(Photo Borrowed without permission from Robbie Schaefer's website.)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Another sighting

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Pepperoni Stick, Eh?

Mindy,

 

I knew it!  My Go-Tart did not break Frankfurter's heart!  The crazy Pepperoni Stick that's been sighted everywhere is actually running around with a Chewy Dipps granola bar, not my sweet Go-Tart.  The look-alikes have been showing up everywhere my Go-Tart and her Hot Dog BOY-Friend have been, pretending to be them.  These PepperDipps imposters are nothing but trouble.  Meanwhile my poor Go-Tart and Frankfurter are being hounded everywhere they go.  Kids are yelling, "There they are!" and chasing them all across the country.  They're scared, they're lost, and I'm afraid my sweet Go-Tart and her Hot Dog BOY-Friend will never get home.  If you really love Frankfurter, you'll stop spreading rumors about my poor sweet Go-Tart and help these two young processed foodstuffs find their way home.

 

Your pal,

ScribbleJim

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Peter Himmelman in the Rumpus Room



Our year in DC is coming to a close. While I doubt that it was our last Rumpus Room Concert (we had been to 3 or 4 before this year), it is our last for a while. And what fun it was! A nice crowd came out to see Peter Himmelman. I wasn't sure if the show was going to be Peter solo or not, and it turned out that a nice band had been cobbled together -- I think Peter said that they had only rehearsed once, earlier in the day.

The show was incredibly fun (and funny). Little Rhett stole the show with his antics. Hey, if your mom is the boss and your dad is in the band, you kind of get a little crazy, huh? The kids in the audience had great fun, making large dancing circles. Even the babies got into it; two babies did a little call and response screeching.

While we love Peter's CDs, I wasn't sure what to expect from a live show. It was wonderful! He has a wry sense of humor, played just right. One kid told Peter it was his birthday, and Peter made up a song right there on the spot, as well as freestyling verses into other songs. Wonderful and fun!

We're so happy that we got this chance to see Peter Himmelman perform live!



  • Endless Green
  • Imagination
  • My Trampoline
  • Candy
  • A Dozen Roses
  • King Ferdinand
  • The Main Dish
  • My Feet
  • James is 6
  • My Green Kite
  • I Don't Like to Share



  • Sunday, August 2, 2009

    13under13 for 2Aug2009

    Mindy hosted tonight. No surprise, since she's holding down the fort while Robbie is in Africa and Kenny is at the beach.

    1. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (9 weeks)
    2. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (10 weeks)
    3. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (8 weeks)
    4. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (11 weeks)
    5. Aquabats - Pool Party (6 weeks)
    6. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (5 weeks)
    7. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (12 weeks)
    8. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (7 weeks)
    9. Kira Willey - Colors (4 weeks)
    10. Billy Jonas - Eat Something (3 weeks)
    11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (13 weeks)
    12. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground (2 weeks)
    13. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Like Fruit (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (17 weeks)

    Friday, July 31, 2009

    ScrapMetal Danny and GBK Chloe

    Hanging out at the Air and Space Museum...

    Wednesday, July 29, 2009

    The Absolutely Mindy Theme Song[writing] Contest!

    Have you heard???

    Kids Place Live
    ***presents***
    The Absolutely Mindy Theme Song[writing] Contest!

    WHAT!?! The Absolutely Mindy Show on Sirius/XM’s Kids Place Live is in big time need of an official theme song!

    WHO’S GONNA WRITE IT?! Anybody but Mindy. That means YOU! Civilians welcome, artists welcome, Wilco welcome…

    HOW LONG’S IT GOTTA BE?!? I don’t know…how long are theme songs? How bout 30 seconds to one minute long?

    WHEN DOES IT HAFTA GET IT DONE BY?!? All entries must be snail mailed and postmarked by August 14th.

    DOES IT GOTTA BE ON A CD?!? Yup! MP3’s and all that kind of techno interweb stuff doesn’t work for airplay. Just an ol’ fashioned compact disc will do the trick!

    WILL I GET TO HEAR MY SONG ON THE RADIO?! Yup again! Mindy will try to air all entries received throughout the week of August 17 to the 20, and a final song will be chosen on Friday, August 21!

    WHAT’S THE PRIZE?! The winning songster will be interviewed "LIVE" on The Absolutely Mindy Show, and have their winning song played every afternoon, from coast to coast on Kids Place Live UNTIL WE GET TIRED OF IT. Plus your kids will be so proud!

    So what are you waiting for?! Unleash your inner songbird and…wait, no scratch that. Songbirds shouldn’t be leashed in the first place. You know what we mean.

    All songs become property of the Sponsor, SIRIUS XM and XM Radio. See Official Rules for details and how to enter by going to www.sirius.com/kidsplacelive or www.xmradio.com/onxm/channelpage.xmc?ch=116.

    Submissions should be mailed to:

    Mindy Thomas-Kids Place Live
    Sirius/XM Satellite Radio
    1500 Eckington Place, NE
    Washington, DC 20002

    Monday, July 27, 2009

    Young Love



    If you haven't been following along on the Absolutely Mindy show, ScribbleJim took care of Mindy's pet hot dog "Frankfurter" while Mindy was away at camp. But then Frankfurter went missing...only to be found again snuggling with a Go Tart. (Hope I got that almost right.)

    Thanks to ScribbleJim for sending along the photos!

    Sunday, July 26, 2009

    We Saw Robbie today!



    With Robbie's big news this week, we knew we had to get to the Robbie Schaefer kids' show at Jammin' Java this morning and wish his safe travels. Robbie is heading to Uganda this evening for a wonderful kids' music exchange. To read more, visit Robbie's blog.

    The show at Jammin' Java, though a Sunday morning one, was well attended and full of kids and parents having a GREAT time! We love the way Robbie works with the audience and his wonderful songs. His new "Water" song really is wonderful -- it reminds us of the stylings of Justin Roberts that really get us in a good mood. But it is Robbie, all Robbie. And we all love him.

    Chloe claims that Robbie is her BFF and is ready to tell him everything that is on her mind (poor Robbie).



  • There's A Carp in the Tub
  • No! No! No!
  • Water
  • Chicken Lips
  • Twinkle, Twinkle
  • Sally can I Walk You Home
  • A Donkey and A Mouse
  • Look At That!
  • Silly Old McDonald
  • Pooh Corner
  • There's a Hole in the Bucket
  • Cowboy Named Bob
  • Down By The Riverside





  • 13under13 for 26 Jul 2009

    We are back in the US now and can listen at a "normal" time. (Well, if you follow the blog, you'll see that we were at the Rumpus Room on Friday for the recording of the Lunch Money show).

    Mindy hosted tonight. I was sure it was going to be Kenny since he talked about how many peanut butter songs there are ... and the 13under13 started out with a PB set in honor of the "Peanut Butter Polka."

    1. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (9 weeks)
    2. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (8 weeks)
    3. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (10 weeks)
    4. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (7 weeks)
    5. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (11 weeks)
    6. Aquabats - Pool Party (5 weeks)
    7. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (4 weeks)
    8. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (6 weeks)
    9. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (12 weeks)
    10. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (17 weeks)
    11. Kira Willey - Colors (3 weeks)
    12. Billy Jonas - Eat Something (2 weeks)
    13. Rhythm Child - Bowl of Cherries from Putumayo Kids Picnic Playground

    Past Freshness Date
    The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (13 weeks)

    Saturday, July 25, 2009

    Robbie's African Adeventure

    In case you haven't heard yet (though you probably heard before we did), Robbie is headed to Africa next week forwhat seems to be a really incredible journey. This is a great next step in kids' music. Uniting children throughout the word, so as they age, they have a worldview that can help to improve lives everywhere. The CMN work that XM does is wonderful in helping our kids build more compassion, but this "worldview" is yet another wonderful way that KPL is helping our kids to learn about the lives of others, and I salute the KPL team for this.

    We wish you well on this journey, Robbie, and look forward to hearing more as you travel. Bon voyage (though if we follow our plans, we will wish you well in person tomorrow).

    Read about robbie's trip on his blog.

    Friday, July 24, 2009

    Lunch Money in the Rumpus Room


    Today we were thrilled to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC after over a month and see Lunch Money perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We always love to hear Lunch Money live, and while we heard a couple of the new ones in NY, we heard another couple of new songs and think they rock! We cannot wait for the next CD!

    We had a fabulous time in the Rumpus Room. The KPL "minion" Ali does a great job keeping everyone entertained and organized. Mindy and various family members were there for the show.

    For various reasons, the band was not planning on playing their KPL hit "It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend," but a kid requested it. Then there were some technical difficulties, so the band played it, not for airing, but as filler while the connections/wires were being fixed. At the end of the show, someone gave Molly (I think) a red mylar balloon, and guess what happened?? It flew away! Red ones go to Paris, don't they?

    Go check out the Lunch Money concert schedule and get out to see them live if you can!





  • Hope We're Ready to Rock
  • I Want A Dog
  • Tricycle
  • Rollercoaster
  • Ate Too Much of My Favorite Food
  • Yes, We Have Rhythm
  • Stop and Go
  • Dizzy!
  • It Only Takes One Night To Make A Balloon Your Friend
  • I Like To Push Buttons
  • Spicy Kids
  • Come Over To My Dollhouse
  • Tiny Dinosaurs
  • I Love My Library
  • Cookie As Big As My Head





  • Thursday, July 23, 2009

    The KPLFans are Back!

    Sorry for disappearing! I am so sad that we missed so many exciting goings on.

    But we are back and ready to start keeping up with all the new and exciting developments, like the Absolutely Mindy Show Theme Songwriting contest!

    Sunday, July 19, 2009

    13under13 for 18Jul2009

    Listening in from Vorey in the Loire Valley in France...quite a different place form Provence and the Cote d'Azur! Tomorrow Paris, Monday home. But then off on Wed for DC. And then soon in the KPL Rumpus Room, I hope!

    1. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (9 weeks)
    2. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (8 weeks)
    3. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (7 weeks)
    4. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (10 weeks)
    5. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (6 weeks)
    6. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (11 weeks)
    7. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (5 weeks)
    8. Aquabats - Pool Party (4 weeks)
    9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (12 weeks)
    10. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (3 weeks)
    11. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (16 weeks)
    12. Kira WilLey - Colors (2 weeks)
    13. Billy Jonas - Eat Something (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    Rocknoceros - PINK! (14 weeks)

    Saturday, July 11, 2009

    13under13 for 12Jul2009

    We have been on vacation and will not return to the US for over a week....bear with the coverage -- it will improve, I promise!!!

    Mindy hosted this week -- we listened in from Nice, France, which was really cool....

    1. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (8 weeks)
    2. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (9 weeks)
    3. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (7 weeks)
    4. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (10 weeks)
    5. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (6 weeks)
    6. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (11 weeks)
    7. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (5 weeks)
    8. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (4 weeks)
    9. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (15 weeks)
    10. Aquabats - Pool Party (3 weeks)
    11. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty (2 weeks)
    12. Rocknoceros - PINK! (14 weeks)
    13. Kira WilLey - Colors (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (12 weeks)

    Sunday, July 5, 2009

    13under13 for 3Jul2009

    Kenny hosted this week. He started out with a new Imagination Movers tune.

    1. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (8 weeks)
    2. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (9 weeks)
    3. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (7 weeks)
    4. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (10 weeks)
    5. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (6 weeks)
    6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (14 weeks)
    7. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (5 weeks)
    8. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (4 weeks)
    9. Rocknoceros - PINK! (13 weeks)
    10. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (3 weeks)
    11. Aquabats - Pool Party (2 weeks)
    12. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Christylez Bacon - Hip Hop Humpty Dumpty
    13. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (12 weeks)

    Past Freshness Date
    Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (16 weeks)

    Wednesday, July 1, 2009

    Word Trip

    Our online Word Trip is starting with the word "computer." In the comment section, add a word that's the first thing the previous word makes you think of. Then the next person will do the same. And so on, and so on...

    Where will our Word Trip take us?

    Your pals,
    ScribbleJim & ScribbleJayne

    Tuesday, June 30, 2009

    Make Your Own Pet Wave

    Here's all the information you need to make your own pet wave! (With a grown-up's help.)

    You're going to need a clear plastic bottle with a cap, baby oil, water and some food coloring. (Hint: the smaller the bottle, the less baby oil you'll need.)

    First, fill the bottle half-way with water and add a couple of drops of food coloring. Mine's blue, like the ocean, so that I can pretend to be a shark. ScribbleJayne made her pet wave yellow, no special reason, she just likes yellow. Next, fill the top half of the bottle with baby oil. Twist or glue the cap on the bottle really tight (so your pet doesn't get away) and... you've got a new pet! Just tip the bottle back and forth to get your wave going. Pretty cool, huh?

    What color will you make your pet wave? Do you have any other pets?

    Your pals,
    ScribbleJim & ScribbleJayne

    Monday, June 29, 2009

    13under13 Poll for 29Jun2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    2. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    3. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    4. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    5. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    6. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    7. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
    8. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
    9. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    10. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
    11. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    12. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In
    13. Aquabats - Pool Party

    Last week's results:
    8% 1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    2% 2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    0% 3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    0% 4. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    1% 5. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    33% 6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    2% 7. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    2% 8. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
    4% 9. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    3% 10. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
    0% 11. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
    0% 12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    1% 13. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In

    Sunday, June 28, 2009

    13under13 for 26Jun2009

    Robbie hosted this week.

    1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (8 weeks)
    2. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (7 weeks)
    3. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (9 weeks)
    4. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (13 weeks)
    5. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (6 weeks)
    6. Rocknoceros - PINK! (12 weeks)
    7. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (5 weeks)
    8. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (4 weeks)
    9. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (11 weeks)
    10. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (3 weeks)
    11. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (16 weeks)
    12. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (2 weeks)
    13. Aquabats - Pool Party

    Past Freshness Date
    Imagination Movers - Kick It! (9 weeks)

    Monday, June 22, 2009

    13under13 Poll for 22Jun2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    4. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    5. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    7. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    8. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
    9. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    10. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
    11. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
    12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    13. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In

    Last week's results:
    0% 1. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    0% 2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    20% 3. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    0% 4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    4% 5. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    0% 6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    20% 7. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    37% 8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    4% 9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    0% 10. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
    0% 11. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
    4% 12. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
    8% 13. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies

    Sunday, June 21, 2009

    13under13 for 19Jun2009

    Kenny hosted this week.

    1. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (7 weeks)
    2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (8 weeks)
    3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (12 weeks)
    4. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (6 weeks)
    5. Rocknoceros - PINK! (11 weeks)
    6. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (5 weeks)
    7. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (10 weeks)
    8. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (4 weeks)
    9. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (15 weeks)
    10. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (3 weeks)
    11. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (2 weeks)
    12. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (9 weeks)
    13. Kenny Loggins - You Can All Join In (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (15 weeks)

    Tuesday, June 16, 2009

    Video: The Sippy Cups

    The Sippy Cups' "Seven is the New 14" is #12 on the 13under13 this week. While I don't think there is a video for this song yet, there is one for "The Day After Halloween":

    Monday, June 15, 2009

    13under13 Poll for 15Jun2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    3. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    5. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    7. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    10. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
    11. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah
    12. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14
    13. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies

    Last week's results:
    3% 1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    10% 2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    3% 3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    7% 4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    14% 5. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    0% 6. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    25% 7. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    7% 8. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    10% 9. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    3% 10. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    7% 11. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
    3% 12. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    3% 13. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah

    Sunday, June 14, 2009

    Video: Justin Roberts

    Justin Roberts's "Kickboard, Baby, Yeah!" is #11 on the 13under13 from this weekend. While I don't think there is a video for this song yet, there is one for "Pop Fly":

    13under13 - 12Jun2009

    Robbie hosted this week. He played some tracks from Kenny Loggin's new kids' CD. The new song on the countdown is "Seven is the New 14" from the new CD The Time Machine from The Sippy Cups. In fact, you can download the song for free from iTunes! More information on Zooglobble.

    1. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (7 weeks)
    2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (11 weeks)
    3. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (6 weeks)
    4. Rocknoceros - Pink!(10 weeks)
    5. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (5 weeks)
    6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (9 weeks)
    7. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (4 weeks)
    8. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (14 weeks)
    9. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (8 weeks)
    10. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (3 weeks)
    11. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (2 weeks)
    12. The Sippy Cups - Seven is the New 14 (debut)
    13. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (15 weeks)

    Past Freshness Date
    Brady Rymer - Road Trip (20 weeks)

    Saturday, June 13, 2009

    Brady Rymer at XM - 12 Jun 2009

    Yesterday, we were excited to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC and see Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We've seen them a couple times before, once in Georgia, and love his enthusiasm, music and smile.

    We spent a bit of time in the upstairs waiting area. The kids were asked if they would like to make some recordings for possible use on the station, and they all loved it -- they had to say "Sirius/XM Kids Place Live!" Camille ran around chasing one very fast little toddler who feels right at home at XM, wandering down this way and that.

    We finally got to head into the performance theater. Brady in the band wandered in before Mindy got to play her "joke" on them. Brady jumped right into playing, starting off with the logical choice "Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could." The band members at this show were Brady on lead, Seth Farber on keybaords, Liz Queler on mandolin and vocals and then Chris Roselli stuck over in the drum box.

    The concert was fantastic. Great energy, great selection of songs (though I would have loved to hear 15 more, of course). The audience really got into "I Found It!" Brady played older songs along with songs from the latest CD and even a couple new tunes, which we can't wait to hear on his next CD! He finished up on a high note with the popular "Road Trip." What fun!

    We had a great time hanging out for a long time after the show. I can't believe that we won't get to go back to XM for at least a month! A whole month! How will we make it that long?





  • Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could
  • Smile
  • Jump Up!
  • Dilly Dally Daisy
  • Better Days Are Coming
  • Keep Up With You
  • Look At My Belly
  • I Found It!
  • One True You
  • Shine Your Little Light
  • Road Trip

  • Friday, June 12, 2009

    Video: Brady Rymer

    Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could's "Road Trip" is #12 on the 13under13 this week. AND, we are going to see them perform live in the Rumpus Room today as well! Here's a video for their song "I Found It!":

    Thursday, June 11, 2009

    Video: Kay Kyser

    Kay Kyser's "Three Little Fishies" is #10 on the 13under13 this week. There's a "video" on youtube, but probably the least interesting video I've posted in this series:

    Wednesday, June 10, 2009

    Are you a KPL Fan?

    How many hours a week do you listen to KPL? Vote in the latest poll on KPL Fans!

    Results: Who listens to KPL?

    And the results of the Who listens to KPL? poll are in....

    Kids listen without me
    9 (31%)

    I listen with the kids
    24 (82%)

    I listen without the kids
    9 (31%)

    Video: Billy Kelly

    Billy Kelly's "People Really Like Milk" is #9 on the 13under13 this week. There's a short demo for a Milk video on youtube, but here is part of "The Billy Kelly Show, Episode 1":

    Tuesday, June 9, 2009

    Video: Ziggy Marley

    Ziggy Marley and Laurie Berkner's "Future Man, Future Lady" is #8 on the 13under13 this week. While I don't think that they have a video for that song, Ziggy does have this one from his new Family Time CD:

    Dresser Drawer Dining

    The pictures are of Miles and Ella of Soutch Carolina. Mindy did a little Sneak Attack call on them this afternoon and told them that they were going to be eating dinner while sitting in dresser drawers. They did it! Miles thinks it’s pretty funny that Mindy is stuck in a drawer, so she thought it was important that he knew how it felt ;)


    Monday, June 8, 2009

    Video: Imagination Movers

    13under13 Poll for 8Jun2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    5. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    6. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    7. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    8. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    9. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    10. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    11. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots
    12. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    13. Justin Roberts - Kickboard Baby Yeah

    Last week's results:
    10% 1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    8% 2. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    2% 3. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    27% 4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    8% 5. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    0% 6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    5% 7. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    0% 8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    5% 9. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    2% 10. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    5% 11. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
    21% 12. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    2% 13. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots

    Sunday, June 7, 2009

    Video: Recess Monkey

    Recess Monkey's "Haven't Got A Pet Yet" is #5 on the 13under13 this week. Recess Monkey is an awesome kindie pop group from Seattle, and we just love their creativity and music! Here's "Haven't Got A Pet Yet," but you really should check out their other videos, too!

    13under13 - 5 June 2009

    Mindy hosted this week and started out with a superhero set in honor of "We R Superheroes" leaving the countdown. While the Milkshake mix is awesome and timely, the Wierd Al one is not so great. Personally, I would have chosen the Rebecca Frezza, Justin Roberts, Ralph's World or ..... over the Weird Al one.

    1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (10 weeks)
    2. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (6 weeks)
    3. Rocknoceros - Pink!(9 weeks)
    4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (8 weeks)
    5. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (5 weeks)
    6. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (7 weeks)
    7. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (13 weeks)
    8. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (4 weeks)
    9. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (3 weeks)
    10. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (14 weeks)
    11. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (2 weeks)
    12. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (20 weeks)
    13. Justin Roberts - Kickboard, Baby. Yeah! (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheros (16 weeks)

    Saturday, June 6, 2009

    Video: The Jimmies

    The Jimmies's "Peanut Butter Polka" is #5 on the 13under13 this week. While I don't think that they have a video for that song, they do have a bunch of really fantastic videos. We love the "Cool to be Uncool" video:

    Friday, June 5, 2009

    Video: Ben Rudnick and Friends

    Ben Rudnick and Friends's "A Frog Named Sam" is #4 on the 13under13 this week. Not only do we love the song, but the animation in the video is pretty awesome fun:

    Thursday, June 4, 2009

    Video: Gustafer Yellowgold

    Gustafer Yellowgold's "Panther Stamps Pants" is #3 on the 13under13 this week. The video for that song is pretty cool, but I don't think it is available online (buy the DVD!). Here is one that's on youtube, called "Getting in a Treetop":

    Wednesday, June 3, 2009

    Video: Rocknoceros

    Rocknoceros's "PINK!" is #2 on the 13under13 this week, and we think that their "PINK!" video is pretty cool:

    Is it Kids Place Live? of Adults Place Live? Or Family Place Live?

    What do you think? Who in your family listens to Kids Place Live? Do your kids listen on their own? Or do you listen with them? Do you ever listen in when not with your kids? If so, what shows do you listen to?

    Visit KPL Fans to participate in the poll! You can vote for more than one category.

    Feel free to elaborate in the comments below.

    Tuesday, June 2, 2009

    Video: Captain Bogg and Salty

    Captian Bogg and Salty's "Never Smile at a Crocodile" is #1 on the 13under13 this week. I don't think they have released a video of that song yet, but here is one that they have made for "Pieces of 8ight":

    Monday, June 1, 2009

    Absolutely Mom

    Noah, the original FOAM, played a trick on Mindy's mom. He called her and told her that she has her won show on KPL!! Absolutely MoM is so super excited to have her own show -- in her pantry.

    Visit KPL Fans to vote on whether she should have her own show.

    If you vote "Depends," please elaborate in the comments below.

    13under13 Poll for 1Jun2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    2. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    3. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    5. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    7. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    9. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    10. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    11. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
    12. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk
    13. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots

    Last week's results:
    10% 1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    12% 2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    23% 3. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    2% 4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    2% 5. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    0% 6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    2% 7. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    2% 8. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    5% 9. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
    10% 10. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    7% 11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    2% 12. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    17% 13. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk

    Sunday, May 31, 2009

    13under13 - 29 May 2009

    Kenny hosted this week.

    1. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (9 weeks)
    2. Rocknoceros - Pink!(8 weeks)
    3. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (7 weeks)
    4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (12 weeks)
    5. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (5 weeks)
    6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (13 weeks)
    7. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (4 weeks)
    8. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (6 weeks)
    9. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (19 weeks)
    10. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (3 weeks)
    11. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheros (16 weeks)
    12. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (2 weeks)
    13. Randy Kaplan - The Ladybug Without Spots (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (9 weeks)

    Friday, May 29, 2009

    Randy Kaplan at XM - 28 May 2009

    Yesterday, we were excited to get back to the Rumpus Room at XM in DC for our third time in May! It was so great to see Randy Kaplan perform live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio! We've seen him a couple times before, but never for a full show, and it was great! We love his sense of humor and way of blending song and outrageous stories.

    While we waited in the lobby for Mindy to come get us and bring us upstairs, weren't we surpised to see Robbie come down. And then Mindy. And then Kenny and Jinx walked in too! Wow! I don't think I've ever seen all four of them in one place! After we went up to the waiting area outside the performane studio, Mindy sat down to rad a story. And Robbie sat on the floor right in front of her. And Kenny sat in his lap. What a silly crew they are!!!

    Chloe was thrilled that he did "Shampoo Me" and I was so happy that he played the "Grape Juice Hesitation Blues." He got the audience interacting on songs that they had never heard before. Everyone had a blast, but the loyal KPL listeners were quite anxious for him to get to the two songs that KPL has been playing (over and over) lately. After the show, he hung out with the fans until he had to run to catch his train. Camille and I found it amusing that Randy had the "Ladybug Without Spots" verse order taped to the guitar.





  • Good Morning Blues
  • Grape Juice Hesitation Blues
  • Mosquito Song
  • The Fire Engine
  • Shampoo Me
  • The Lady Bug without Spots
  • Michael Finnegan
  • You Can't Always Get What You Want
  • Loquat Rooftop
  • Roaches
  • Over the Rainbow
  • No Nothin'
  • Tomorrow
  • Gotta Get Gone
  • Monday, May 25, 2009

    13under13 Poll for 25May2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    3. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    5. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    7. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    8. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    9. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheroes
    10. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    12. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady
    13. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk

    Last week's results:
    9% 1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    29% 2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    9% 3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    0% 4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    3% 5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    3% 6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    3% 7. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    9% 8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
    12% 9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    3% 10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    6% 11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    6% 12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
    3% 13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady

    Sunday, May 24, 2009

    13under13 - 22 May 2009

    Mindy hosted this week (again?). She started out with a mini-balloon set in honor of Lunch Money's "It Only Takes One Night to Make a Balloon Your Friend," which is past its freshness date.

    1. Rocknoceros - Pink!(7 weeks)
    2. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (8 weeks)
    3. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (11 weeks)
    4. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (6 weeks)
    5. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (5 weeks)
    6. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (12 weeks)
    7. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (4 weeks)
    8. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (18 weeks)
    9. Robbert Bobbert - We R Superheros (15 weeks)
    (oops MiNDY, sounds like you played superheroes twice...)
    10. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (3 weeks)
    11. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (2 weeks)
    12. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (9 weeks)
    13. Billy Kelly - People Really Like Milk (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (16 weeks)

    Friday, May 22, 2009

    Traveling Roadshow

    From the KPL website:


    3RD Annual Traveling Roadshow on Kids Place Live!

    The Traveling RoadShow is back! Once again, we’re teaming up with the Children's Miracle Network for a cross-country broadcast tour to raise money and awareness for local Children's Hospitals all across North America. We'll bring microphones, tape recorders, video cameras and assorted goodies on the road with us as we visit 11 different Children's Hospitals in 14 days and broadcast a new show from a different hospital every day, starting the day after Memorial Day.

    We can't wait to introduce you to some of the amazing kids who will be part of this year's RoadShow. There’s probably a Children’s Hospital in your area, and that means that there are some really brave kids and families facing some big-time problems. You and I can't make this stuff go away on our own, but we CAN help! Money buys medicines, builds buildings, and pays for all of the equipment that doctors and nurses use to treat critically ill children. Ask your Mom and Dad to donate now! Childrensmiraclenetwork.org

    Also, if you are shopping with your adults in WalMart or Sam’s Club between May 1st and June 14th, ask about donating a dollar to the Children’s Miracle Network at the checkout counter. (Maybe you could ask Mom or Dad for that instead of those skittles you were eye-ing-up...). The money will go to help support the local Children's Hospital in your area and the Children's Miracle Network.

    Just like years past, if you have a special story you'd like to share about your local Children's Hospital or the RoadShow, send an email to request116@sirius-radio.com or xmkids@xmradio.com and put "Road Show" in the subject line.

    See ya' on the road!
    Mindy, Robbie, Kenny and Jinx

    BROADCAST SCHEDULE

    Tuesday May 26 | Washington DC | 7 am - 11 am ET
    Children's National Medical Center

    Wednesday May 27 | New Orleans, LA | 7 am - 11 am ET
    Children’s Hospital – New Orleans

    Thursday May 28 | Memphis, TN
    La Bonheur Children’s Medical Center | 7 am - 11 am ET

    Friday May 29 | Indianapolis, IN | 7 am - 11 am ET
    Riley Hospital for Children

    Saturday May 30 | Spokane, WA | 10 am – 2 am ET
    Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

    Monday June 1 | Madera, CA | 7 pm - 11 pm ET
    Children’s Hospital of Central California

    Tuesday June 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 7 pm -11 pm ET
    Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

    Wednesday, June 3 | Fort Worth, TX | 3 pm - 7 pm ET
    Cook Children's Medical Center

    Thursday June 4 | Austin, TX | 3 pm - 7 pm ET
    Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas

    Friday June 5 | St. Petersburg, FL| 3 pm - 7 am ET
    All Children's Hospital

    Saturday June 6 | Orlando, FL| 10 am – 2 pm ET
    Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

    Monday, May 18, 2009

    13under13 Poll for 18May2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    7. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
    9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet
    12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
    13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady

    Last week's results:
    31% 1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    2% 2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    2% 3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    2% 4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    20% 5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    2% 6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    0% 7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
    0% 8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    5% 9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    5% 10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
    8% 11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    11% 12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
    5% 13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet

    Sunday, May 17, 2009

    13under13 - 15 May 2009

    Mindy hosted this week (again?). The new entry is from Ziggy Marley's new CD Family Time.

    1. Rocknoceros - Pink!(6 weeks)
    2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (10 weeks)
    3. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (7 weeks)
    4. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (11 weeks)
    5. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (5 weeks)
    6. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (17 weeks)
    7. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (4 weeks)
    8. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (14 weeks)
    9. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (3 weeks)
    10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (8 weeks)
    11. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (2 weeks)
    12. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (16 weeks)
    13. Ziggy Marley with Laurie Berkner - Future Man, Future Lady (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (18 weeks)

    Saturday, May 16, 2009

    Books of Wonder - Peter Glassman

    On yesterday's show, Mindy interviewed Peter Glassman, the owner of Books of Wonder, "New York City's oldest and largest independent children's bookstore, as well as the city's leading specialist in children's literature both new and old."

    They talked about a number of great series for kids to read. One series that he mentioned is the Oz Series books. Camille has read all 14 books in the original series, however, what was very interesting was to learn more about the history of the books, like that one came out every year right before Christmas, and giving these books turned into a Christmas tradition.

    Another favorite of Peter's was Half-Magic by Edward Eager. Camille and I have enjoyed many of the books in this series as well. Even though the books were written in the 1950's, they are timeless in some sense.

    Another series he talked about was Sluggers, which Chloe thinks sounds pretty awesome.

    Camille and Chloe can't wait to get to NYC and visit Peter Glassman's Books of Wonder store!

    Tuesday, May 12, 2009

    Billy Jonas at the Rumpus Room

    Last Friday (how have I gotten so far behind??), we were lucky enough to be able to get to see Billy Jonas live in the XM LiVE Performance Studio (aka Rumpus Room).

    Along with getting to go to an awesome live concert, we also met up with new and old friends. Everyone was so nice, and so happy to be there for the concert. I "re"met someone from past Rumpus Room shows (Kit, thank you for being was SO nice and friendly) and chatted a bit with the mom of Scrap Metal creator Danny - Chloe was fascinated with Danny, but too shy to say anything to him. We also enjoyed being with a fellow kids' music blogger, OWTK Jeff and his family. And, of course, Chloe loved being with her BFF + .5, Mindy. I felt so lucky to be a part of the Kids Place Live family!

    On top of all that, we were thrilled to be a part of the audience at the Billy Jonas show. Billy entertained us all and happily described the "reclaimed" instruments that he used in his bangin' and sangin'. He sang some of our favorites but also made up a new song on the spot, called "Ducks and Racecars." The kids really got into the call and response parts and the fireworks applause, too.

    We look forward to hearing this show on the radio some day soon!





    Monday, May 11, 2009

    13under13 Poll for 11May2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    3. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
    8. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
    11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka
    12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
    13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet

    Last week's results:
    7% 1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    32% 2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    3% 3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    7% 4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    0% 5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
    7% 6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    10% 7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
    7% 8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    0% 9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    7% 10. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
    10% 11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    0& 12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
    7% 13. Mystery Song -- ?????

    Sunday, May 10, 2009

    13under13 - 8 May 2009

    Mindy hosted this week (again?). The new entry is from Recess Monkey's new CD Field Trip (hooray!). And I also found out that last week's new entry is from The Jimmies (that was a surprise for me); we love The Jimmies, so we are double excited!

    1. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (9 weeks)
    2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (10 weeks)
    3. Rocknoceros - Pink!(5 weeks)
    4. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (16 weeks)
    5. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (6 weeks)
    6. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (4 weeks)
    7. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (13 weeks)
    8. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (3 weeks)
    9. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (7 weeks)
    10. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (15 weeks)
    11. The Jimmies - Peanut Butter Polka (2 weeks)
    12. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (18 weeks)
    13. Recess Monkey - Haven't Got a Pet Yet (debut)

    Past Freshness Date
    They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (7 weeks)

    Wednesday, May 6, 2009

    Be the 100th KPL Facebook Group Member

    What do you win? Well, nothing, but still it would be cool wouldn't it? There are already 99 members, and you could be the 100th!

    Kids Place Live Group on Facebook

    Monday, May 4, 2009

    13under13 Poll for 4May2009

    Visit the KiDS Place LiVE Fans blog and vote in the poll!

    What's your favorite song this week?
    1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    4. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
    6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
    8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    9. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    10. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
    11. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
    13. Mystery Song -- ?????

    Last week's results:
    10% 1. Brady Rymer - Road Trip
    4% 2. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies
    4% 3. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros
    46% 4. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam
    2% 5. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend
    0% 6. Rocknoceros - Pink!
    0% 7. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile
    10% 8. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing
    2% 9. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add
    8% 10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair
    6% 11. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants
    4% 12. Imagination Movers - Kick It!
    0% 13. John Carlin - Tag Song

    Sunday, May 3, 2009

    13under13 - 1 May 2009

    Mindy hosted this week but I missed listening at my usual time due to being at XM on Friday evening. I then missed in on Saturday due to traveling by train and being at a cool kids' music event (even Mindy was there). I did manage to catch some of it on Sunday, but missed the start, so I can't figure out what #13 is! Let me know if you know, kthx.

    So I don't know who entered the 13under13 and just guessed at who left it.

    1. Kay Kyser - Three Little Fishies (9 weeks)
    2. Ben Rudnick and Friends - A Frog Named Sam (8 weeks)
    3. Brady Rymer - Road Trip (15 weeks)
    4. Rocknoceros - Pink!(4 weeks)
    5. Robbert Bobbert - We Are Superheros (12 weeks)
    6. Captain Bogg and Salty - Never Smile at a Crocodile (5 weeks)
    7. Lunch Money - It Only Takes One Night To Make a Balloon Your Friend (14 weeks)
    8. Gustafer Yellowgold - Panther Stamps Pants (3 weeks)
    9. Imagination Movers - Kick It! (2 weeks)
    10. Justin Roberts - Henrietta's Hair (6 weeks)
    11. Randy Kaplan - No Nothing (17 weeks)
    12. They Might Be Giants - I Can Add (7 weeks)

    13. What is #13?

    Past Freshness Date
    John Carlin - Tag Song (9 weeks)

    Friday, May 1, 2009

    The Sippy Cups at the Rumpus Room

    Photos, Video and Recap here.

    Today we took metro over to XM for a Rumpus Room concert featuring The Sippy Cups. We loved being back in the building, seeing Mindy and hearing a wonderful concert by The Sippy Cups. Mindy even got to be a circus performer during the show!




    Photos, Video and Recap here.

    Disclaimer

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